Dolphins Fight for Last AFC Playoff Spot

The Miami Dolphins have improved their season record from 2-6 to 7-8, with a narrow chance to secure a playoff spot as they head into Week 18. To keep their hopes alive, they must defeat the Cleveland Browns and hope for losses from the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers. The Dolphins' playoff chances are slim, currently rated at just 8% by ESPN's Football Power Index, and any loss will eliminate them from contention. As of now, four teams are vying for the final playoff spot in the AFC, with the Broncos in the best position to clinch it. The Dolphins face the Browns and then the New York Jets, both teams with poor records, providing them an opportunity to handle their own business. However, they need favorable outcomes in other games, particularly from the Bengals against the Broncos, to maintain any realistic chance of postseason play.